Winchcombe    A male Goshawk over Sudeley Castle being mobbed by Jackdaws. Also two Muntjacs. (Ken Heron/Jenny Jones).

Cranham     A Marsh Tit singing in the walled garden at Prinknash Abbey this morning. (Seb Buckton).

Cotswold Water Park West     A FIRECREST at Lower Mill Estate, along the stream junction on the opposite side of Pit 44. (Ian Searle). The BLACK-NECKED GREBE still on Pit 16 today. Best viewed from the grassy bank off of Nightingale Way. (Bob Webb).

WWT Slimbridge     The drake GREEN-WINGED TEAL still on the Top New Piece viewed from Zeiss hide today. Eight Pink-footed Geese still from the Estuary Tower and the female Goldeneye on the Rushy. (Slimbridge Sightings).

Daglingworth     The GREAT GREY SHRIKE at Park Corner in the old quarry at SO9667104334 still today. Please park carefully. (Dave Soons/John Fletcher/Andy & Sue Gibbons). Also the male MERLIN on the ground in the field opposite the shrike quarry, then flew off over the trees at Park Corner Farm towards Sapperton. (Dave Soons). Pics by John.

Ford     A Red Kite over the B4077 about one mile E of Ford at 4:40pm. (Andy & Sue Gibbons).

Forest of Dean     At Woorgreens Lake five Goosanders, two Mute Swans, a Snipe, a Great Spotted Woodpecker and a Buzzard. In the Crabtree Hill area the GREAT GREY SHRIKE, two Buzzards, 10+ Siskins, 20+ Coal Tits, 10+ Redwings, a male Sparrowhawk and a Jay. (Martin Russell). A male Crossbill at New Fancy View today at 1:30pm. Also four Goshawks reported. (John Edwards). Eight Buzzards circling above Taurus Crafts, Lydney, at noon. (Chris Sullivan). Pic by Martin.

Halmore     c50 Fieldfares this morning, and a singing Song Thrush. (Chris Newton).

Cherington     At Cherington lake and surrounding woods  ST898985 this afternoon three Little Grebes, six Mallards, four Moorhens, a Kingfisher, a Grey Heron, two Mute Swans, three Nuthatches, two Great Spotted Woodpecker, a Goldcrest and a Roe Deer. (John Fletcher).

Gloucester    At Saintbridge pond eight Teal, two Kingfishers, two Grey Wagtails and a Wren. (Josh Adamms).

Daglingworth     The GREAT GREY SHRIKE at Park Corner in the old quarry at SO9667104334 still today. Please park carefully. (Roberta Goodall/Roy Shilham).

Harnhill    8 or 9 Grey Partridges in a field just outside the village at SP 06426 00325. (Roberta Goodall).

Cotswold Water Park West     The BLACK-NECKED GREBE still on Pit 16 this evening. Best viewed from the grassy bank off of Nightingale Way. At least 20 Red Crested Pochard s on Pit 44 and two male Goosanders on Pit 42. (Roberta Goodall).

Saul     A CATTLE EGRET with 31 Little Egrets in the horse paddocks to the right of the Saul-Arlingham road approaching from Cadbury Bridge today. Presumably the same bird left the Court Lake roost early yesterday morning. (Roy Widgery).

WWT Slimbridge     The drake GREEN-WINGED TEAL again on the Top New Piece viewed from Zeiss hide today. (Seb Buckton).

Stroud     Four Ravens over Stroud Slad Farm at The Vatch today. (Seb Buckton).

Beverston     Two Corn Buntings perched on cables just on the Wootton side of Chavenage/Wootton A46 crossroads/lights this morning. (Jake King).

Frampton pools    500+ Linnets & 50+ Chaffinches in the puddled crop field N of Frampton Court Lake at SO 75684 07890 N of the Perryway. Not sure of access but can be viewed from the field entrance. (MK). From the towpath at Splatt Bridge a distant Peregrine at 11:33am, a Water Rail heard from the 100-Acre, a MERLIN very briefly at 11:41am andthe female Marsh Harrier at 12:18pm. (Ken Heron).

Cheltenham     At Naunton Park, male and female garden Blackcaps and a Red Kite drifting N, unusual here. (Steve Brown).

Coombe Hill Meadows     Five adult Whooper Swans, eight Mute Swans, six Canada Geese, c1300 Wigeon, 15 Gadwalls, c1500 Teal, 25 Mallards, 438+ Pintails, 61+ Shovelers, 18 Tufted Ducks, 30+ Coots, two Moorhens, 30 Lapwings and two Mistle Thrushes today. (Mike Smart).

Ashleworth/Hasfield Hams     30 Mute Swans, 78 Greylags, two Canada Geese, c250 Wigeon, 12 Gadwalls, c250 Teal, 25 Mallards, 40 Pintails, 40 Shovelers, 21 Tufted Ducks, 30 Coots, 140 Lapwings and two Stonechats today. (Mike Smart).

Sharpness-Berkeley Pill     Between Sharpness Coastguards and the Pill this morning a very elusive WATER PIPIT, five Rock Pipits, a Common Sandpiper, 15 Redshanks, 35+ Lapwings, 20 Snipe, 212+ Wigeon, six Teal, a Peregrine on the Power Station, five Skylarks, one singing, three Stonechats, six Reed Buntings and two Foxes. A second-winter Yellow-legged Gull on the pier. (MK). Pic by Mike.

Frampton     On the flashes and shore viewed from Splatt Bridge a MERLIN at 2pm, a female Marsh Harrier over the 100-Acre, 80 Shelducks, two Little Egrets, a Water Rail calling, seven Redshanks, a Snipe, 53 Curlews on the river, a Kingfisher, 25 Fieldfares, a Redwing, three Stonechats, three Greenfinches and a Goldcrest. (MK).

Daglingworth     The GREAT GREY SHRIKE at Park Corner in the old quarry at SO9667104334 still today. Please park carefully. At least 180 Linnets and 80 Skylarks on the fields to the N of the road. (Ken Heron).

WWT Slimbridge     The drake GREEN-WINGED TEAL again on the Top New Piece viewed from Zeiss hide today. Also the Goshawk again and the CATTLE EGRET on South Lake. (Ian Hull).

Cotswold Water Park West     The BLACK-NECKED GREBE still on Pit 16 this evening. Best viewed from the grassy bank off of Nightingale Way. Also an Egyptian Goose. (Mark Coller).

Thrupp     At Ham Mill two Dippers and two Grey Wagtails on the river. (Keith & Lyn Perkins).

Ryeford     A Dipper and a Kingfisher on the river. (Keith & Lyn Perkins).

Ashleworth Ham     This afternoon birds included 30 Mute Swans, 108 Greylags, eight Canada Geese, 45 Shovelers, 240 Wigeon, 51 Teal, six Gadwalls, 14 Tufted Ducks, 85 Pintails, two Shelducks, a Little Grebe, 41 Coots, two Moorhens, 20 Mallards, three Grey Herons, four Snipe, 301 Lapwings, a Great Spotted Woodpecker, a Red Kite, three Buzzards and a Peregrine mobbed by two Buzzards and robbed of its prey. (John Fletcher).

WWT Slimbridge     The adult drake GREEN-WINGED TEAL still from Zeiss hide this morning. (Liz Clipson/Dean Reeves). The CATTLE EGRET on South Lake at 10:10am. Also a drake Mandarin here. (Ken Mihill). A female Goldeneye on the Rushy. On the Ox Piece (viewed from Estuary Tower to N of Tack Piece) eight Pink-footed Geese, two Greenland White-fronted Geese and 100 White-fronted Geese. (Slimbridge Sightings).

Daglingworth     The GREAT GREY SHRIKE at Park Corner in the old quarry at SO9667104334 still today. Please park carefully. Also the male MERLIN again and 100+ Skylarks. (Mark Hobson/Morag Hughes).

Forest of Dean    At Crabtree Hill a Goshawk, a Sparrowhawk, a Hawfinch, four Bullfinches, two Green Woodpeckers heard, two Great Spotted Woodpeckers, two Redwings, a Mistle Thrush, two female Reed Buntings, 4+ Lesser Redpolls, c20 Siskins and 13 Snipe flew in. At Parkend a Dipper on the stream behind the Fountain Inn and another Dipper at Cannop Ponds. (Derek Hale).

Cotswold Water Park West     The BLACK-NECKED GREBE still on Pit 16 this evening. Best viewed from the grassy bank off of Nightingale Way. (Morag Hughes/Dot Jones).

Frampton    A male MERLIN at Splatt Bridge tonight, also a Sparrowhawk, six Redshanks and a Cetti’s Warbler singing. (Gordon Hodgson). At Frampton pools a MERLIN, a Marsh Harrier, a male Goldeneye, a CATTLE EGRET, 17 Little Egrets, an Egyptian Goose three male Mandarins, a male Wood Duck, 800+Golden Plovers, two Stonechats, 20+ Linnets, 80+ Chaffinches, 200+ Fieldfares and 50+ Redwings. (Nick Goatman).

Saul Warth     Two Bewick’s Swans this evening. (Gordon Hodgson).

Coombe Hill Meadows     Grundon Hide now easily accessible with Wellingtons, but no chance for some while yet of taking the Circular Walk. Birds today included five Mute Swans, two adult Bewick’s Swans which flew off S at 2:27pm, 20 Canada Geese, 1300 Wigeon, five Gadwalls, 1500 Teal, at least 505 Pintails, 75 Shovelers, 55 Tufted Ducks, three Pochards, 68 Coots, four Little Egrets, a Water Rail, 260 Lapwings, a juvenile Peregrine, a Kingfisher, a Cetti’s Warbler and a Mistle Thrush. (Mike Smart/Andy Jayne).

WWT Slimbridge     Five Whooper Swans on the Tack Piece early morning then flew off N. (Paul Masters/Mark Hobson). The adult drake GREEN-WINGED TEAL still from Zeiss hide today, also a Cetti’s Warbler. From Willow hide a Water Rail, eight Pink-footed Geese, two Buzzards and a Marsh Harrier from Estuary Tower (Holden). 59 Curlews from Robbie Garnett hide and six Snipe from Martin Smith hide. (Dave Paynter/John Fletcher). Pic by John.

Daglingworth     The GREAT GREY SHRIKE at Park Corner in the old quarry at SO9667104334 still today. (Peter Sketch).

Forest of Dean    At Parkend four Hawfinches in treetops at Crown Lane behind the cricket pitch. At Crabtree Hill a male Lesser Redpoll and 20+ Siskins. At Cannop Ponds 37 Mandarins (23m, 14f). At Woorgreens Lake nine Goosanders (2m, 7f) and c30 Redwings. (Derek Hale).

Berkeley     A GREAT WHITE EGRET on floods on the other side of the road from the new Persimmon development this afternoon. (James Robinson).

Berkeley shore/pill     This morning a WATER PIPIT still, six Jack Snipe, a Turnstone, four Stonechats and eight Rock Pipits. (Paul Taylor).

Frampton     On the flashes this morning viewed from the towpath at Splatt Bridge three Egyptian Geese flew S, 48 Shelducks, two Little Egrets, three Grey Herons, two Redshanks, nine Curlews, a distant Marsh Harrier, a Kingfisher and two male Stonechats.  (MK/Gordon Hodgson).

Cotswold Water Park East     On Pits 125/126 ten Goldeneyes, two Cetti’s Warblers and an Oystercatcher this morning. (Ian Ralphs).

Cotswold Water Park West    The BLACK-NECKED GREBE still on Pit 16 today, also an adult Yellow-legged Gull on Pit 57. (Mark Gurney). A male Goldeneye on Pit 12. (Helen Bojaniwska).

Gloucester     12+ Goldfinches along Bittern Road, Abbeydale in trees along the waterside, before flying off into the Clock Tower Park. (Lorraine Besent).

WWT Slimbridge     The drake GREEN-WINGED TEAL again on the Top New Piece viewed from Zeiss hide today. Also a female Marsh Harrier, a Goshawk and a Peregrine. From Kingfisher hide eight Pink-footed Geese, 70+ White-fronted Geese and two juvenile Greenland White-fronted Geese. On South Lake a CATTLE EGRET this morning and a female Goldeneye. Two Water Rails from Willow hide. (Ian Hull/Tony Eveleigh/Graham Lawlor/Paul Masters/MK). Gos pic by Paul, GWT pic by Mike.

Cotswold Water Park West    The LESSER WHITETHROAT possibly of the Eastern race blythi still at Shorncote reedbed along the stream beside the footpath, usually by the last bramble covered hawthorn just before the deepest flood on the path. Park at South Cerney playing field car park at Upper Up at SU043969 and walk W along the footpath to SU03669682. This bird is secretive and requires patience. Wellies are a must, the footpath is underwater from sewage farm run off in places. The BLACK-NECKED GREBE still on Pit 16 today, also a pair of Goldeneyes. Best viewed from the grassy bank off of Nightingale Way. (Martin McGill).

Forest of Dean     The GREAT GREY SHRIKE still at Crabtree Hill today. (Penny Wills).

Batsford Arboretum     This afternoon at the visitor centre feeders 1-2 Coal Tits among the Blue and Great Tits, and a female Sparrowhawk through. Also a Green and a Great Spotted Woodpecker heard, and a Jay seen beyond the northern boundary fence. (Andy & Sue Gibbons).

Barnwood    This evening at 6:40pm a Barn Owl flying over the A417 under street-lights at the Barnwood roundabout by the Ten-Pin Bowling, adjacent to Horsbere Brook Flood Storage unit. (Rob Crofton).

Gloucester     Two Peregrines seen on the main tower of Gloucester Cathedral this afternoon but no sign of the Black Redstart between 12:55-1:25pm. (Andy Langley).

Nympsfield     Five male Bullfinches together at Nympsfield village hall today. (Geoff Moyser).

Cam     Two male Blackcaps ringed this morning near Ashmead Green. (Gord Avery/Steve R Browne).

WWT Slimbridge     A drake GREEN-WINGED TEAL this afternoon from Zeiss hide with Eurasian Teal. (per John Budd). From Kingfisher hide eight Pink-footed Geese, 115 White-fronted Geese, two juvenile Greenland White-fronted Geese and a Bar-headed Goose. (Slimbridge Sightings). Pic by Paul Masters.

Roel Gate     Between Roel crossroads and Roel grain store 200+ Chaffinches, Corn Buntings and at least one Brambling. A separate flock 50+ Linnets nearer grain store. (Les Ditchburn).

Forest of Dean     The GREAT GREY SHRIKE still on Crabtree Hill today. (Nick Fairburn).

Daglingworth     The GREAT GREY SHRIKE at Park Corner in the old quarry at SO9667104334 still and showing well at times today. Please park carefully. Also a male MERLIN. (Francis Steuck).

Cotswold Water Park West    The LESSER WHITETHROAT possibly of the Eastern race blythi still at Shorncote reedbed along the stream beside the footpath, usually by the last bramble covered hawthorn just before the deepest flood on the path. Park at South Cerney playing field car park at Upper Up at SU043969 and walk W along the footpath to SU03669682. This bird is secretive and requires patience. Wellies are a must, the footpath is underwater from sewage farm run off in places. (Jon Mercer).

Berkeley    A singing male BLACK REDSTART at Berkeley Power Station at 1:52pm today. It was on the southern area on the “huts” and the power house corner itself (the south-east) part. (Ken Heron).

WWT Slimbridge     A BITTERN again from Zeiss hide at 10:50am, also a female Marsh Harrier. (Phil Pope). c120 White-fronted Geese and eight Pink-footed Geese feeding on the Bottom New Piece at 9:45am. (Slimbridge Sightings).

Cotswold Water Park West    The LESSER WHITETHROAT possibly of the Eastern race blythi still at Shorncote reedbed along the stream beside the footpath, usually by the last bramble covered hawthorn just before the deepest flood on the path. Park at South Cerney playing field car park at Upper Up at SU043969 and walk W along the footpath to SU03669682. This bird is secretive and requires patience. Wellies are a must, the footpath is underwater from sewage farm run off in places. (Andy Jordan).

Frampton     A Little Owl behind the church at 7:25am. (MK). The roosting Tawny Owl again at Court Field today. (Ken Heron).

Quedgeley     Garden birds in Shelduck Road today included, six Goldfinches, four Greenfinches, two Chaffinches, two Blackcaps (1m ,1f), a Goldcrest and a Chiffchaff. (Steve Pullen).

From Mike Smart: Les Brown’s funeral will be on Monday 27th January at Worcester Crematorium at 1pm. His son Peter has said that any of his friends will be very welcome to attend. This photo was taken on Les’s 80th birthday at The Boat in Ashleworth. RIP Les.

Cotswold Water Park West     A first-winter LITTLE GULL in the roost at Pit 16 this evening. (Graham Lawlor). The BLACK-NECKED GREBE still on Pit 16 this evening. Best viewed from the grassy bank off of Nightingale Way. (Graham Lawlor/Terry Grant). Record shots by Graham.

The LESSER WHITETHROAT possibly of the Eastern race blythi still at Shorncote reedbed along the stream beside the footpath, usually by the last bramble covered hawthorn just before the deepest flood on the path. Park at South Cerney playing field car park at Upper Up at SU043969 and walk W along the footpath to SU03669682. This bird is secretive and requires patience. Wellies are a must, the footpath is underwater from sewage farm run off in places. Also a Siberian Chiffchaff and 3+ Chiffchaffs. (Terry Grant).

Frampton     A BITTERN near the 100-Acre, viewed from the towpath, and lots of Snipe this morning. (Mike Davis). On Court Lake at lunchtime eight Pintails, two male Pochards, 28 Gadwalls and five Wigeon. (Nick Goatman).

Over     Five Whooper Swans still on the flooded field next to the River Leadon behind Over Farm Market viewed from the path up to to Lassington Hill this morning. Also 51 Mute Swans. (Mike Smart).

Stroud     A Dipper and a Kingfisher at Lodgemore Mill today. (Richard Williams).

WWT Slimbridge    Eight Pink-footed Geese in fields to the N of the Tack Piece, 118 White-fronted Geese from Kingfisher hide and the CATTLE EGRET on South Lake this morning, but not by midday. Also a pair of Oystercatchers here. From Zeiss hide two Egyptian Geese, 45 Dunlins, four Black-tailed Godwits, a Golden Plover, 6+ Snipe, a Water Rail, a Peregrine, a Sparrowhawk, a Cetti’s Warbler and a Reed Bunting. Another Snipe from Martin Smith hide. (Martin McGill/Alan Waterman/Neil Smart/MK). Snipe pic by Mike, Reed Bunting pic by Alan.

Nympsfield     A Woodcock flew across the road at Nympsfield crossroads at the top of Frocester Hill at 5:20pm. (Jon Dexter).

Cheltenham     At Pilley Bridge N.R., a Blackcap in full song and eating Ivy berries. (Steve Brown).

Coombe Hill Meadows     Water levels still very high and access difficult with wellies essential. Birds today included two Mute Swans, seven Canada Geese, a Shelduck, 900 Wigeon, 1850 Teal, 25 Gadwalls, 75 Mallards, 135 Pintails, 100 Shovelers, 22 Tufted Ducks, 40 Coots, a Great Spotted Woodpecker drumming and 140 Fieldfares feeding on an exposed area of grass. (Mike Smart).

Cotswold Water Park West    The LESSER WHITETHROAT possibly of the Eastern race blythi still at Shorncote reedbed along the stream beside the footpath, usually by the last bramble covered hawthorn just before the deepest flood on the path. Park at South Cerney playing field car park at Upper Up at SU043969 and walk W along the footpath to SU03669682. This bird is secretive and requires patience. Wellies are a must, the footpath is underwater from sewage farm run off in places. (Heather Woodhams). The BLACK-NECKED GREBE still on Pit 16 today, also two Goosanders. Best viewed from the grassy bank off of Nightingale Way. (Robin Nelson).

WWT Slimbridge     A BITTERN in front of Zeiss hide this morning. (Alan Bryant).

Gloucester     The adult male BLACK REDSTART on the Cathedral at 11:25am until 1:15pm at least, on and around the South Ambulatory/Lady Chapel. (Jan Datchens).

Winstone     Two Barn Owls in an Ash tree just outside Winstone this evening. (Mike Cook).

Hardwicke     A Kingfisher visiting one of the balancing ponds at Quadrant Way at noon, also a Grey Wagtail, and a male Peregrine perched on the adjacent industrial unit momentarily at 2pm. (Mike Cook).

Frampton pools     In the fog, the best birds all on Court Lake were a pair of Goldeneyes, 12+ Pintails and two Little Egrets. Also around the pools four Great Spotted Woodpeckers and a Green Woodpecker. (MK).

Saul     At noon at the SW corner of the fogbound lake N of the Arlingham road six Little Egrets and a further one in a nearby tree. (Andy & Sue Gibbons).

Stroud to Chalford    A pair of Mandarins at Bowbridge and a second pair at Brimscombe. A pair of Dippers at Chalford behind Lavender Bakehouse. Also two Dippers on the River Frome. One by the viaduct in Stroud and a second E of Brimscombe near the Pavilion. (Sue & Trevor Clayson). Pic by Sue.

Longlevens     Garden birds today included a male and female Great Spotted Woodpeckers, three Blackcaps (2m, 1f), five Chaffinches (1m, 4f), three Goldfinches, six Greenfinches and a Long-tailed Tit. (Pam & Frank Bryant).